Aubert
A French name derived from the Germanic name Audobert, meaning "bright" and "bear".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aubert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aubert today is around 102 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aubert births was 1917 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aubert. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Aubert is about 102 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Auberts were born before 1934.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aubert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1917
12 babies that year
Average age
102
years old
1935 SSA rank
#3,677
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Aubert: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aubert from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Aubert remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aubert by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aubert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Auberts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aubert
The name Aubert has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the elements "aud" meaning wealth or fortune, and "berht" meaning bright or shining. It was initially popularized in the Frankish regions of Europe during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Aubert date back to the 8th century, found in various Frankish chronicles and religious texts from the Carolingian era. One notable bearer was Aubert of Avranches, a Norman bishop who lived in the late 7th century and established the monastery of Mont-Saint-Michel in northwestern France.
In the 11th century, Aubert de Coutances, a Norman knight, accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. He was later granted lands in Lincolnshire for his services.
During the High Middle Ages, the name gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes across Europe. Aubert de Villeneuve, a French theologian and philosopher, lived in the 13th century and wrote extensively on Aristotelian and Scholastic thought.
In the 15th century, Aubert Le Mire, a Flemish historian and scholar, served as the official chronicler of the Duchy of Brabant. His works provide valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the Low Countries during that period.
Another notable bearer was Aubert Gislain Billehon de Gemonville, a French military engineer who lived in the 17th century. He made significant contributions to the field of fortification design and played a crucial role in the construction of defenses throughout France.
As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way into various literary works and historical records, reflecting its enduring presence throughout the centuries. The name Aubert continues to be used in modern times, carrying with it a rich historical legacy and cultural significance.
People
Aubert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aubert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aubert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aubert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aubert going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aubert a common name?
We classify Aubert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 86 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aubert most popular?
The single biggest year for Aubert was 1917, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aubert is about 102 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aubert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aubert in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.